State: Michigan
Almost a month ago me an my friend were caught shoplifting at kohls both of us had around 120.00 worth of stuff. It was the worst desicion we have ever made we kno that and will never do it again. This was our first offense. We were pulled back into their back office an were told to take off any of their merchandise and we did . We cooperated with everything they said. They had us sign a paper sayin we would not return, they took pics of us an also the merchandise. then called the police. We were arrested got our fingerprints and pics taken. The police were very nice to us.. told us to ask for the Holmes youthful trainee act and to plead not guilty.
Now up to date about 2 weeks ago i had my arraignment, and i plead not guilty.. but i dont understand this because they have us on tape, and our pics an pics of the stuff we tried to take. i really have no clue how any of this works. in 4 days i go in to court. im not sure whats all goin to happen here but i think im supposed to bring up the YTA. My friend and i our very nervous. Neither of us got a lawyer. what are our chances of being excepted into the YTA program?? and what exactly is the YTA prog. like i said this was our first time an im 17 and shes 18. Is there a chance of goin to jail??
Any help would be greatly appreciated.. i really dont kno what to expect at this next court date.

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